"Elder, does the Seventh Branch have any special admission slots left?"
Lin Yi closed the Spirit Book titled New Student Observation Report and turned to Zhou Huan beside him.
He had suddenly remembered a rule shared by the Academy's branches.
The elders in charge of admissions held a small number of special admission slots. Even if a New Student's total points fell short, an exceptional talent or performance could earn him an exception.
And since the admissions elders usually decided what counted as exceptional, they had plenty of room to maneuver.
Zhou Huan was looking through the promising New Students for those suited to the Seventh Branch. At Lin Yi's question, he glanced up with a glint of amusement. "What? Someone you know didn't earn enough points?"
"Nothing escapes you, Elder."
Lin Yi gave an awkward chuckle and named two people. "Chen Lin and Rumba. Neither lacks talent, resolve, or strength, but a powerful Evil Creature attacked them during the third round of the Trial. Their injuries hurt their performance afterward, and they ended up near the bottom."
Zhou Huan raised a hand and flipped through the Spirit Book. After reading both Trial records from start to finish, he lifted an eyebrow. "They did have rotten luck. Their abilities weren't the problem. Very well, I'll give you those two slots. But remember, boy, the Seventh Branch has only five special admission slots this time. You're taking two at once, so you owe me a big favor."
"If there's anything you need, Elder, just say the word," Lin Yi replied at once.
"Haha! I just got plenty of benefits from the Great Elder. I don't need anything from you right now."
Zhou Huan waved a hand and added both names to the Seventh Branch roster. "Just don't refuse when the Seventh